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Hi, I'm Alex Ko, a Mechanical Engineer.

I am currently a sophomore at Harvard studying mechanical engineering. I want to push the boundaries of what's possible by creating and supporting innovative robotic and biomechatronic solutions using design, prototyping, and engineering excellence fundamentals.

Check out how I'm already working towards building the future of human-machine interfaces!

Featured Projects

A selection of projects showcasing my work in robotics, biomechatronics, and mechanical design. Scroll through to learn more!

Tissue-integrated bionic knee prosthesis Research

Neurally Controlled Bionic Knee Prosthesis

MIT Media Lab — Biomechatronics Group

Built and upgraded a backup prosthetic leg. Solved a critical encoder failure using braided signal routing and ferrites. Enhanced foot feedback system in C++. Facilitated testing, data collection, and created data processing scripts.

๐Ÿ“ Co-Authored Publication in Science
FTC Competition Robot School Team

FIRST Tech Challenge '22-'23 Robot

Weston High School Robotics Club

Principal designer of robot chassis. Developed autonomous navigation using trigonometric localization, sensor/camera fusion, and PID control. Raised $100,000 for state-of-the-art robotics lab.

๐Ÿ† Finished Top 4 in the World (>7000 Teams)
Biomechatronic Device Research

VLA-Controlled Supernumerary Arm

Harvard Slade Agility Lab

Designed and experimented with a 6-DOF, assistive, wearable robotic arm powered by a vision language action model controller and multi-camera array.

๐ŸŽฏ Achieved Tabletop Pick and Place Control
Custom Actuator Design Class Project

Engineering Sciences 51 Design Challenge Robot

Harvard ES 51 Mechanical Design Class

Managed build timeline and match strategy while leading parts manufacturing/assembly for a two-speed, gear-shifting, 6WD chassis and silicone gripping competition robot.

โœ… Drivetrain Praised as Most Maneuverable

Let's Connect

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